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Benefits of Youth Sports
Youth sports can positively impact the lives of student athletes if the program values sportsmanship and adheres to the highest ethical and moral standards of sports.
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Conduct Guidelines for Parents of Youth Athletes
Parents of student athletes can best serve the interests of their children by adhering to a Code of Conduct that upholds high standards of ethics and good sportsmanship.
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Positive Parenting in Youth Sports
From talking the talk to walking the walk, positive sport parenting is critical to creating an athletic experience that is healthy and rewarding for youth athletes.
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Coaching Youth Sports
Most new coaches focus their time learning about the sport that they will be coaching. More important, coaches need to think about their philosophy toward coaching.
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Concussions in Youth Sports
With 3.8 million sports related concussions sustained each year in the US, how can parents, athletes, and coaches work together to reduce concussions in youth sports?
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How To Coach Youth Sports
Even the inexperienced can coach youth sports. Ten simple steps can make volunteering with youngsters very rewarding.
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Instilling Core Values through Youth Sports
Sports participation has the potential to instill tremendous values and character traits in our young people.
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Parent and Coach Relationships in Youth Sports
Establishing a positive parent coach relationship is an important part of creating the best possible athletic experience for student athletes.
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Parents at It Again
Parents out of control at their kid's sports games.
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Positive Coaching in Youth Sports
Positive coaching can affect more than the score of the game. It can build confidence, teach self-control, and keep kids in sports.
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Preventing Overuse Injuries in Youth Sports
There are several theories as to why young athletes are incurring more overuse injuries. They include increased sport specialization, and a focus on year round sports.
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Relocating to Frisco, Texas?
If you or someone you know is considering a move to Frisco, Texas, then this text will provide the critical information needed to make an informed decision.
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Safety in School and Youth Sports Programs
Prior to participating in school or local sports programs, parents need to be sure the program has safety policies in place as well as implement their own safety measures
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Teaching Responsibility in Youth Sports
Instilling the value of responsibility should be one of the primary goals of sports. Responsible behavior in sports can carry over to responsible behavior in other areas.
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The Positive Coaching Alliance
An introduction to the website for the Positive Coaching Alliance.
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Upward: A Christian Sports League
Upward sports leagues are a great alternative to recreational programs for Christian parents. It offers a chance for youth to pray, play, and learn, while having fun!
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Warming Up for Youth Sports
A proper warm up needs to include a carefully planned set of activities for the purpose of preparing the body for increased physical activity.
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Youth Sports Injuries
Before letting your child join the team, understand the most frequent injuries and their causes. Ask about equipment and availability of certified care.
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Parental Interference in Youth Sports
Parents often do or say things that have unintended disastrous consequences for their youth athlete. Awareness is the key to creating a positive youth sports experience.
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Overtraining Young Athletes May Lead to Injuries
Increasing sport specialization and overtraining may place young athletes at risk for overuse injuries. New recommendations have been released to reduce injuries.
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Coaching Your Child's Sports Team
Should you volunteer to coach your child's baseball, soccer or basketball team? Here are some things to consider before donning the coach's hat.
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Finding Fitness Programs for Kids
Helping children get in shape has become big business. Fitness training for kids is sweeping the country. But before you decide on a program, do the research first.
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How to Make Your Child a Better Athlete
Parents everywhere want to know how to make their kids better athletes. The answer? Sit down and shut up, experts say.
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Teaching Good Sportsmanship
Seven ways to raise a gracious loser and a humble winner.
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Teaching Good Sportsmanship
Kids are often exposed to athletes behaving badly on highlights shows. Consequently, schools are starting to see similar behaviors crop up in gym class.
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It's Family Night
Kids want to play. Play as a family and enjoy the time being together. Enjoy Family Fun.
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Got Water? Make Sure Your Child Drinks Water
Children can easily become dehydrated, especially when active or playing sports in the summer heat. Parents, teachers and coaches need to watch for signs of dehydration.
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150 Years of Service
This year the YMCA celebrates 150 years of service to communities throughout the world-- never once straying from the Christian principles on which it was built.
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A Playbook for Parents
a booklet that Gatorade produces for parents, coaches, and athletes
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One Hit Wonder John Fred Gourrier
A star athlete and record producer, Gourrier will forever remain synonymous with his chart-topping hit from 1968. It was a parody of the Beatles, "Lucy in the Sky".
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The Importance of Warm Ups
Warm Up exercises are very important.
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The Ultimate Homeschool Physical Education Game Book
This is a great resource to have on hand for any bored elementary-aged child. Great for park days, co-ops, homeschool play dates or just between siblings (and parents!), this book will give you a never-ending supply of games and resources to keep you and your children moving and in shape!
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Dos and Don'ts for Coaching Youth
Being Coach Mom or Coach Dad can be rewarding but challenging. Here are some tips for being the best coach and one your children look up to.
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LCCTA 5th-Grade Tennis Block Party
The Lee County Community Tennis Association, USTA Florida, and local USPTA tennis Professionals held the 2008 5th-Grade Carnival/Tennis Block Party for 500 students.
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Mild Brain Injury and Depression
Trauma to the brain results in many mood and behavior problems. Depression is frequently cited after a mild head injury due to frustration and loss of self esteem.
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Preventing Death from Heat Illness in Athletes
If exertional heat illness position statements and guidelines are followed, there should be no heat-related deaths in athletes. Adequate rest and hydration are the key.
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Teaching Sportsmanship
Winning graciously can be as difficult to teach as losing graciously. Both require a degree of respect and self-control. The key is keeping sports in perspective.
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The Dark Side of Fitness
Fitness programs and competitive sports can be harmful to your health. This article explores some of the reasons.
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The Pros and Cons of Tee Ball
should a child play tee ball?
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Volunteer Vacations in the United States
Volunteer vacations provide rewarding experiences that make a difference. Use hands-on skills to serve meals in a shelter, help build a home, or clear trails in a forest.
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Coaching Guidelines for Keeping Athletes Safe
Coaches are hired primarily for their knowledge and expertise of a sport. But keeping young athletes safe takes more than sport knowledge.
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Free Marketing Plan Templates
Get your marketing plan running at full speed with these free templates.
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Parents On the Bleachers
Parents of athletes have a responsibility to stay on the sidelines.
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Pushing Our Kids
The pressure brought upon students in the classroom sometimes comes from the pressure to excel at all costs put on children by their parents.
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Strength Training for Kids
Conventional wisdom has generally pronounced that kids and weight rooms don't mix, but that CW has changed radically.
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What can MLS do for our Youth?
What part could MLS play in the development of soccer in this country?
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Debate Over Aluminum Bats Continues
A jury found that the maker of the Louisville Slugger aluminum bat did not adequately warn potential users of the risk of using the bat.
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